Lean manufacturing addresses one of the worst things that can happen to any enterprise: waste. To not take full advantage of all of your resources is to lose efficiencies and, in so doing, stunt production. These neglected resources include everything from manufacturing project management tools, to the skills of the staff members. The core idea …
What makes a work instruction good is determined by how well your workers use it. Every step in the preceding list is geared towards making your work instructions valuable and accessible for the worker on the shop floor. Strengthening their process and knowledge leads to strengthening the whole organization. It is crucial that you pick …
If you have ever pulled your car into a garage for an oil change, the first thing the technician asks you to do is take your keys out of the ignition and put them on the dashboard. It isn’t enough to make sure the car isn’t running—before someone puts their hands near the oil pan, …
Every employee has a slightly different way of doing things. Each has a different background, different experience, different depth of skill, and a slightly different work process—and that introduces variation into a company’s workflow. The larger your operation, the more variation works its way into the production line. Work instructions are key to reducing variation, …
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Research has shown that accidents in the workplace happen more frequently due to errors in systems rather than people. By writing clear work instructions, companies can improve their systems and reduce the number of accidents. Improving systems starts with looking at a company’s work instructions and standardized operating procedures (SOPs). Signs your work instructions need …
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REWO was selected as the Best European Upskilling Initiative of 2021 by FIT4FoF commission among 56 European projects being reviewed in the space of Industry 4.0. All the projects were evaluated in detail – from feasibility to impact. VIAR is honored that REWO was selected as the best upskilling initiative among them. The recognition validates …
Manufacturers are coping with a massive wave of retirements. With over a quarter of the workforce over the age of 55, many workers are leaving their jobs with a wealth of knowledge and experience. A recent survey found that 57% of Baby Boomers have shared less than half of the knowledge needed to perform their job …
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A quality checklist is a checklist that gives information with regard to quality assurance activities. Information found on a quality assurance checklist are guides for identifying and planning quality assurance activities. Quality control inspection checklists serve two main purposes – 1. they outline quality standards and product requirements the company is expected to meet and …
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The total investment amount in industrial automation is on track to cross $2bn this year. After several years of being stuck in the pilot purgatory hell, enterprise companies are realizing the value and are more ready to buy now according to the report. The pandemic and macro trends such as the labor shortage are forcing …
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Ensuring proper safety protocols can be a top priority. Method statements are one strategy you can use to mitigate risks, maintain safe working conditions and communicate important procedural information to your team. Knowing how to create an effective method statement can help you ensure the safety and success of your project. What is a method …
